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| Predecessor: |
Canon G15
G15 vs G16 |
Panasonic FZ70
FZ70 vs FZ80 |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | G16 | FZ80 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | FZ82 | |
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $499.99 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $499.00 | $347.99 |
| Date Available: | 2013-10-15 | 2017-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.5 oz
(355 g)
includes batteries |
21.7 oz
(616 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.3 x
3.0 x
1.6 in. (109 x 76 x 40 mm) |
5.1 x
3.7 x
4.7 in. (130 x 94 x 119 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 18.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 1.26 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 230 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 3000 (7.2 MP, Other), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 960 x 1200 (1.2 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2400 x 1800 (4.3 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3664 x 3664 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 12.5 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (120p/30p) 320x240 (240p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | LEICA DC VARIO; 14 elements in 12 groups, 6 Aspherical elements / 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 20 - 1,200mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.1 - 30.5mm | 3.6 - 215mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 60.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0; plus 3-stop ND filter | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | Via optional lens adapter | 55mm with optional adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Intelligent Zoom: 2x; Digital Zoom up to 4x (When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with Intelligent Zoom, you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x.) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m | EVF type; 0.20-inch Color LCD (1166k dots equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100% |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 1,166,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.46x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 2.59x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 922,000 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, iISO , 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (extended); adjustable in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1/2/3/4 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 250 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | SCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range (Natural, Art Bold, Art Embossed, Art Standard and Art Vivid), Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control Mode: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters); Panorama Shot |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T) | 0.3 - 14.1m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.5 - 6.1m (Tele / ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo)) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RS-60E3 remote cable switch | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type C) HDMI, wired remote terminal | Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.05 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.27 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.38 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.5 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.8 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 39 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.6 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 37 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.27 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.265 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.68 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.066 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 770 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-10L | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Revised sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, upgraded 60p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. | |
